In a world where communication touches every realm of life, The Master’s University disciplines students to not only excel in their chosen focus, but also do so in a way that will glorify God. One of the most basic elements of Christianity is evangelism and a degree in Communications will set a student up with some of the best skills to reach the largest number of people; whether supporting Christian organizations or working in a secular work environment.

In a classroom taught by working professional’s, students are equipped with hands-on experience as well as working as a part of a team. There is synergy between all emphases, as required in the professional world. Each year they work together to create projects like short films and graphic novels which can later be used in their professional portfolios. No graduate of the Communications department leaves unprepared.

Also Acceptable (note: MU courses cannot be taken for General emphasis):

E299 Studies in Classic Film (3) (as a substitute for C202 Film History ONLY)

MU223 Audio Engineering I (3)

MU251 Introduction to Audio Technology, Pro Tools I (3)

MU354 Introduction to Audio Editing, Pro Tools II (3)

MU355 Introduction to Audio Mixing, Pro Tools III (3)

MU404 Recording Techniques (3)

MU426 Audio Engineering II (3)

Total units required for emphasis (48)

Creative Writing & Publishing Emphasis Courses

Communication core courses (15)

Units from the following totaling (33)

C121 Fundamentals of Digital Media (3)

C122 Social Media and Communication (3)

C132 Podcast Studio (3)

C142 Photoshop (3)

C234 Travel Writing (Directed Study) (3)

C254 Journal & Autobiographical Writing (3)

C320 Newspaper Workshop (3)

C321 Screenwriting I (3)

C331 Freelancing: Entrepreneurship in a Digital World (3)

C341 Magazine Writing (3)

C344 Article Writing (3)

C351 Creative Writing (3)

C352 Editing I, Principles of Copyediting (3)

C368 Fundamentals of Advertising and Copywriting (3)

C372 Science Fiction Writing (3)

C373 Graphic Design I (3)

C404 Graphic Design II (3)

C412 Advanced Photography (3)

C430 Honors Internship (1-6)

C441 Poetry Writing (3)

C444 Advanced Article Writing (3)

C452 Editing II, Advanced Copyediting (3)

C459 Novel Writing (Directed Study) (3)

C471 Writing for Publication (3)

C480 Digital Photography (3)

C482 The Graphic Novel (3)

Also Acceptable (maximum of 3 units applicable to the General emphasis):

E333 Drama as Literature (3)

E334 The Short Story (3)

E336 Poetry and Poetics (3)

Total units required for emphasis (48)

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Journalism Emphasis Courses

Communication core courses (15)

Units from the following totaling (33)

C122 Social Media and Communication (3)

C132 Podcast Studio (3)

C138 Photo Journalism (3)

C234 Travel Writing (Directed Study) (3)

C291 Video Journalism (3)

C303 The Documentary

C320 Newspaper Workshop (3)

C331 Freelancing: Entrepreneurship in a Digital World (3)

C341 Magazine Writing (3)

C344 Article Writing (3)

C352 Editing I, Principles of Copyediting (3)

C362 Writing Editorials & Columns (3)

C373 Graphic Design I (3)

C404 Graphic Design II (3)

C430 Honors Internship (1-6)

C432 Sports Journalism (3)

C444 Advanced Article Writing (3)

C452 Editing II, Advanced Copyediting (3)

Also Acceptable (maximum of 9 units applicable to the Journalism emphasis ONLY, may not be taken for General emphasis):

POL325 Political Parties and Elections (3)

POL333 The Presidency (3)

POL334 Congress (3)

POL336 Political Communication (3)

POL423 The Judicial Process (3)

POL424 Law & Public Policy (3)

POL446 The Supreme Court & the Bill of Rights (3)

Total units required for emphasis (48)

Speech Communication Emphasis Courses

Communication core courses (15)

Units from the following totaling (33)

C122 Social Media and Communication (3)

C148 Introduction to ASL and Deaf Culture (3)

C284 Group Dynamics (3)

C331 Freelancing: Entrepreneurship in a Digital World (3)

C336 Political Communication (3)

C371 Interpersonal Communication (3)

C381 Beginning Public Relations (3)

C382 Persuasion (3)

C383 Family Communication (3)

C384 Nonverbal Communication (3)

C388 Communication and Social Movements (3)

C391 Intercultural Communication (3)

C392 Advanced Public Relations (3)

C430 Honors Internship (1-6)

C472 Rhetorical Criticism (3)

C478 Classical to Contemporary Rhetorical Theory (3)

C481 Argumentation and Debate (3)

C484 Organizational Communication (3)

C488 Rhetoric of Religion (3)

C498 Communication Theories (3)

Also Acceptable: (maximum of 6 units applicable to the General emphasis)

MGT310 Management Theory (3)

MGT330 Business Communications (3)

MGT351 Human Resource Management (3)

MIS320 IS Applications (3)

MKT350 Marketing Fundamentals (3)

E315 Neoclassicism (3)

E436 Contemporary Critical Theory (3)

E453 Psychoanalytic Criticism (3)

E499g Feminist Criticism and Gender Theory (3)

Total units required for emphasis (48)

Minor in Communication

Available for students who are completing a major in another department at The Master’s University. The minor in Communication includes the three required course choices listed below, plus five electives chosen from the Communication Department course offerings: